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LUDORATI™ CAFÉ is Nottingham’s premier board game/escape room venue located in Nottingham’s city centre (at 72 Maid Marian Way), close to the Castle. LUDORATI™ is a full-service, air-conditioned café bar with sumptuous design, wifi, a large games library, the Cube/’Escape Room’, and in-store retail, creating the ultimate experience for gamers. The venue is ideal for families, groups, all types of parties, social and corporate events.

Over 1,000 games housed on ‘The Wall’, with many genres catered for, from the traditional e.g. ‘Monopoly’, ‘Risk, ‘Cluedo’, to more recent ‘designer’ strategy games e.g. ‘Catan’, ‘Pandemic’, ‘Ticket to Ride’, ‘Wingspan’ and everything in between. There is a game for everyone, from newcomers to the serious hobbyist. Our ‘Escape Drome’ offers unique Escape Room scenarios with its dedicated room ‘The Cube’ that hosts up to 6-8 people. The Cube also acts as a private/business room for hire for up to 10 people. Families are most welcome.

Ludorati™ has both in-store and online retail (www.ludoratistore.com), with a large selection of titles available and regular discount via our free Digital membership – see our membership page for more details.

LUDORATI™ offers the finest in locally roasted coffee and offers an outstanding food menu with a classic range of LUDORATI inspired pizzas, paninis, wraps, pastries, cakes and cookies etc. (with gluten-free options). Alongside our ‘Ludo-Lattes’, ‘Ludoccinos’, ‘Ludo-espressos’, and our much-loved ‘Ludo-shakes’ there’s also a carefully selected list of craft beer and wine, together with soft drinks. All served by experienced, professional Baristas.

Those accessing our premium gaming area can choose between a 4 hour plus/day block – £11.20 per person, or an hourly rate of £2.80 per person. There is no cover charge to come in and enjoy the general café area for refreshments. Escape-Drome scenarios start at £5.99 per person.

‘RELAX. PLAY. ENJOY’

Our opening times are:
12:30 to 22:00 Monday to Wednesday & Friday
17:30 to 22:00 Thursday
11:00 to 22:00 Saturday
10:00 to 20:00 Sunday

15 hours ago

SPRING SALE - 50% off all current games stock in store for digital members!For example -Deadly Dinner: The Last Rose - 5-7 Players - Age 16+Seven suspects. One dinner. A puzzling social experiment. Find the murderer among your group.As a host, you invite your guests to a dinner, during which you solve a mysterious death. But be careful: one of you is the murderer! In order to solve the case, you have to uncover shady machinations and dark secrets as well as carefully challenge the other players. This is the only way to solve the crime!Can you find out what happened? And can you solve the murder case? ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

🎲🌟 Join us for Board-game Fun at our Tuesday Social! 🌟🎲Looking for a fun way to unwind and connect with your loved ones? Look no further - we host our weekly Tuesday Social starting from 6pm – an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and exciting board games for the whole family!Bring the family together for a game of Azul, a beautifully designed tile-placement game that's easy to learn and fun to play. Strategically place your tiles to create stunning patterns and score points as you compete to become the master artisan! 🖌️💫 With its simple rules and engaging gameplay, Azul is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels, making it the ideal choice for our Family Board-game Fun night. Plus, with our welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, you're sure to feel right at home as you immerse yourself in the world of board games!And to make your Tuesday Social even more enjoyable, indulge in delicious treats and refreshments from our café. From snacks and drinks to sweet treats and savory delights, we've got everything you need to fuel your gaming adventures and create lasting memories with your family. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

SPRING SALE - 50% off all current games stock in store for digital members!For example -The Boldest - 2-5 Players - Age 10+The forgotten creatures of the forest have awoken from their slumber and nobody knows for sure what is lurking in the Iron Valley. You followed the call of your king. Now it is time for heroic deeds in The Boldest!Defeat mechanical monsters, retrieve enigmatic artifacts, use helpful items and lead your faction to glory. Each round, three expedition leave into the unknown to explore this mysterious place. You form three groups, one for each expedition, with the heroes in your hand. Only the strongest groups can take part in an expedition, so you need to apportion your power. Can you read your opponents well enough and forestall them? Collect the most experience and become a legend! Are you worthy of the title “The Boldest”? ... See MoreSee Less
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